Mr. Misunderstood remains in Churchill backyard for Jefferson Cup
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Stanton Flurry’s Flurry Racing Stables’ Mr. Misunderstood will remain in his Churchill Downs backyard as he seeks his third consecutive victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Jefferson Cup (Listed) for trainer Brad Cox.
“I think it’s good to keep him at home,” Cox said. “He ran a great effort in the Super Derby and he’s been training great since then.”
Named after the Eric Church hit, “Mr. Misunderstood”, the 3-year-old son of Archarcharch is perfect in five career starts over the turf course with the only blemishes in his career coming in dirt races.
“He looks great,” said Flurry, 27, a native of Hot Springs, Ark. “I’m heading to Churchill now for the race and I hope he runs like he’s been all summer.”
The complete Jefferson Cup field from the rail out (with jockey and morning line odds): Bronson (Corey Lanerie, 5-1); Giant Payday (Chris Landeros 9-2); Mr. Misunderstood (Florent Geroux, 7-5); Your Way (James Graham, 12-1); My Bariley (Jose Valdivia Jr., 10-1); Guest Suite (Brian Hernandez Jr., 6-1); Mr Cub (Joe Rocco Jr., 8-1); and Adonis Creed (Shaun Bridgmohan, 8-1).
Mr. Misunderstood will carry 120 pounds while the others will tote 118.
CHURCHILL DOWNS TO SALUTE MEMBERS OF NEW ‘HONOR ROLL’ THURSDAY – Churchill Downs officials will salute the members of its new “Honor Roll” on Thursday during the races with a cocktail reception for the honorees and their families in The Mansion.
The “Honor Roll,” which is prominently displayed on a wall on the second floor of the Clubhouse as part of its recent $16 million renovation, recognizes the stellar careers and accomplishments of notable jockeys, trainers and owners in Churchill Downs’ storied history.
The members of the “Honor Roll” with criteria to be met are listed below:
Owners with 100 documented wins at Churchill Downs (1976-2016), 15 Churchill Downs stakes wins, six Churchill Downs leading owner titles or three Kentucky Derby wins: Belair Stud (William Woodward and William Woodward Jr.); Col. E R. Bradley; Calumet Farm; Claiborne Farm; William S. Farish; John Franks; T. Alie Grissom; Bill and Corrine Heiligbrodt; G. Watts Humphrey Jr.; Frank L. Jones Jr.; the Klein Family (Richard, Bertram and Elaine Klein); L.T.B. Inc. (Terri and Bernard S. Flint); Robert and Beverly Lewis; Overbrook Farm (William T. Young); John C. and Debby Oxley; W. Cal Partee; Ken and Sarah Ramsey; Scoggin Bros.; and the Siegel Family (Jan, Mace and Samantha Siegel).
Trainers with 300 wins at Churchill Downs, 20 Churchill Downs stakes wins, five Churchill Downs trainer titles, three Kentucky Derby wins or a Churchill Downs-based Hall of Fame trainer: Tom Amoss; George “Rusty” Arnold II; Steve Asmussen; Bob Baffert; William Huntley Baker; Edward D. Brown; Sam Bryant; Doug Davis Jr.; William “Jinks” Fires; James “Sunny Jim” Fitzsimmons; Bernie Flint; Greg Foley; Henry Forrest; Max Hirsch; Neil Howard; Ben A. Jones; Forrest Kaelin; D. Wayne Lukas; Mike Maker; Shug McGaughey II; Paul McGee; Kenny McPeek; Angel Montano Sr.; Bill Mott; Carl Nafzger; Steve Penrod; Will Perkins; Todd Pletcher; Dale Romans; John F. Schorr; Herbert J. “Derby Dick” Thompson; Harry Trotsek; Jack Van Berg; Dave Vance; Elliott Walden; Lynn Whiting; Ian Wilkes; and Vester R. “Tennessee” Wright.
Jockeys with 500 wins at Churchill Downs, 20 Churchill Downs stakes wins, five Churchill Downs leading rider titles or three Kentucky Derby wins: Robby Albarado; Keith Allen; Eddie Arcaro; Jerry Bailey; Rafael Bejarano; Calvin Borel; Shaun Bridgmohan; Steve Brooks; Don Brumfield; Angel Cordero Jr.; Jon Court; Pat Day; Kent Desormeaux; Julio Espinoza; Victor Espinoza; Garrett Gomez; Roscoe Goose; Bill Hartack; Brian Hernandez Jr.; Corey Lanerie; Julien Leparoux; Chris McCarron; Jim McKnight; Larry Melancon; Isaac Murphy; Craig Perret; Earle Sande; Shane Sellers; Bill Shoemaker; Mike Smith; Gary Stevens; John Velazquez; William “Billy” Walker; and Charlie Woods Jr.
Thursday’s eighth race, which has a scheduled post time of 8:23 p.m., is named in honor of the “Honor Roll” members. The first race of the evening is 5 p.m.
ROMANS VS. MOTT – With four days of racing remaining in the September Meet, trainer Dale Romans has five opportunities to overtake Bill Mott for the all-time leading trainer at Churchill Downs, trailing 701-700 wins.
Mott and Romans both have three entries Thursday-Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Romans: Jan One (Thursday, Race 8); Bandito (Friday, Race 7); Miss Stalwart (Friday, Race 8); Dance Rhythms (Saturday, Race 7); and Tizpure (Sunday, Race 10).
Mott does not have any horses entered this week at Churchill Downs.
MILESTONE WATCH – Along with the heated-battle between Dale Romans and Bill Mott for the all-time leading trainer honors at Churchill Downs (701-700 wins), trainer Greg Foley (398) is two wins away from 400 career-victories beneath the historic Twin Spires while trainer Ian Wilkes is targeting 200 career victories at Churchill Downs (194 wins). … Trainer Mike Tomlinson is just one win away from 500-career victories. The Oklahoma native has 499 victories so far in his 28-year career.
MEET LEADERS – Corey Lanerie, a 13-time leading rider at Churchill Downs, holds a 12-7 win lead over Brian Hernandez Jr. and Florent Geroux. … Trainer Kenny McPeek remains the leader in the trainer standings with five victories. Brad Cox is just one win behind in second while Rudolphe Brisset, Mark Casse, Chris Hartman, Mike Maker and Ian Wilkes all have three. … Paul Fireman’s Fern City Stables holds the top spot in the owner’s standings with three victories.
FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY – Family Adventure Day Presented by Kroger, scheduled for Sunday’s closing day card at Churchill Downs, is a fun and affordable day at the track with more than 20 activities for kids under 12, access to a family viewing area to see the horses up close, family discounts on tickets and meals and 10 live races.
Kids can enter a drawing for a chance to win a spot in the day’s stick horse race on the famous turf track. Other activities include bounce houses, petting zoo, miniature pony rides, and live science experiments on the Plaza Stage with the Kentucky Science Center.
To purchase tickets visit: www.churchilldowns.com/familyadventureday.
DOWN THE STRETCH – Racing returns Thursday beneath the Twin Spires for the final Twilight Thursday card of 2017. Fans will enjoy $1 draft beer, live music by Otis Junior and The Jesse Lees, food trucks and receive wagering advice at the Racing 101 booth. Admission starts at $3 with the first of eight races kicking off at 5 p.m. … The 20-cent Single 6 Jackpot, which has a carryover of $40,207, kicks off in Race 3 with a scheduled post time of 5:58 p.m. (all times Eastern). … The “Who’s the Champ? Handicapping Contest” will be held Sunday. Interested participants can enter for $35 ($30 for TSC Elite members) for a chance to win the $1,000 cash voucher first prize by placing mythical $2 win and place bets on Races 3-8. Second place receives a $500 voucher and third place is worth a $200 voucher. Registration takes place those days between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the Clubhouse second floor at the top of the Gate 17 escalators. … The 50/50 charitable gaming raffle closes Sunday, the final day of racing for the September Meet. Proceeds from the raffle will go towards charitable organizations that benefit from the Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that helps support the critical work of nonprofits in our industry, make a difference in important public health programs and provide meaningful opportunities in art and education. Visit www.derbygives.com to purchase tickets.
Source: Churchill Downs
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